Ultra-violet germicidal mask system
First Claim
1. A germicidal mask, comprising:
- a non-porous face mask attachable over the nose and mouth of a user so as to provide an airtight fit thereover;
a sterilization chamber for killing undesirable microorganism contained therein;
a first air passageway allowing air to flow between said non-porous face mask and said sterilization chamber;
a second air passageway allowing air to flow between the ambient environment of the user and said sterilization chamber; and
ultra-violet radiation generating means located within said sterilization chamber which emits radiation deadly to said undesirable microorganisms,wherein said sterilization chamber is made from material impervious to said radiation.
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Abstract
A germicidal mask system to be worn by a user kills germs, viruses, or other pathogens which are located in the air to be breathed by the user. Before entering the mask, the air is exposed to ultra-violet radiation killing the undesirable germs, viruses, and other pathogens for which the ultra-violet radiation is lethal. In this manner only germ free air is provided to a user. Such a mask system would be useful to those users who are easily susceptible to contagious diseases. The germicidal mask system could also expose exhaled air from the user to kill any germs, viruses, or other pathogens exhaled by the user. Such a system would be useful to those who are continuously exposed to contagious diseases, such as doctors, or other health professionals, so as not to pass any diseases on to patients. This system also finds use in biological laboratories in order to prevent media cultures from being contaminated.
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15 Claims
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1. A germicidal mask, comprising:
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a non-porous face mask attachable over the nose and mouth of a user so as to provide an airtight fit thereover; a sterilization chamber for killing undesirable microorganism contained therein; a first air passageway allowing air to flow between said non-porous face mask and said sterilization chamber; a second air passageway allowing air to flow between the ambient environment of the user and said sterilization chamber; and ultra-violet radiation generating means located within said sterilization chamber which emits radiation deadly to said undesirable microorganisms, wherein said sterilization chamber is made from material impervious to said radiation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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